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Gissing

American

[gis-ing] / ˈgɪs ɪŋ /

noun

George (Robert), 1857–1903, English novelist.

Gissing British

/ ˈɡɪsɪŋ /

noun

George ( Robert ). 1857–1903, English novelist, noted for his depiction of middle-class poverty. His works include Demos (1886) and New Grub Street (1891)

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George Orwell called Gissing “perhaps the best novelist England has produced,” and the Guardian included “New Grub Street” on its 2015 list of the 100 best English-language novels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Gissing was already in ill-health when “Ryecroft” was released in 1903 and he seemed to know that this was his farewell, which he crafted with sad appreciation:

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

“Failing to do so is a loss to the city,” Gissing said, after stopping by on Viet-Wah’s last day to say goodbye.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2022

“There was a deathly silence. Father looked shocked and terribly surprised,” Mrs. Gissing wrote in her memoir.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2022

Suddenly Violet recollected that the house-agent might know the whereabouts of the real Sarah Gissing.

From The Late Tenant by Tracy, Louis

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